Custodian - Middle School

South Glens Falls Central School District; Village of South Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Glens Falls Central School District is seeking a full-time Custodian for the 12-month night shift (2:30-11:00pm). This civil service position requires current eligibility on the Custodian list or passing the required examination.

The role involves cleaning classrooms, restrooms, corridors and outdoor areas, plus basic maintenance tasks and event setup/tear-down. The successful candidate will work under Building Services supervision and contribute to a clean, safe school environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance.
• Physical condition commensurate with demands and expectations of such position.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, corridors, entrance ways and sidewalks.
• Dust desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors.
• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways.
• Assist in setup for activities and tear down after.
• Change light bulbs.
• Make minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and other equipment.
• Receive, move and store incoming school supplies.
• Arrange chairs and tables for special uses.
• Perform various custodial tasks as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Maintenance skills

Thoroughness

Dependability

Teamwork

Job description

There is a vacancy for a Custodian - Full-Time (12-Month) night shift (2:30-11:00pm). This is a competitive Civil Service position which requires the applicant to be on a current Civil Service List for Custodian, or be able to complete the required examination.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, corridors, entrance ways and sidewalks.
• Dust desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors.
• Clean and mop lavatories and locker rooms and replace soap or towels.
• Help set up areas for activities and tear down after.
• Change light bulbs.
• Make minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets, heating system and other equipment.
• Empty wastebaskets, collect and dispose of rubbish.
• Wash windows.
• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
• Assist in the operation of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure steam, hot water or hot air heating system.
• Receive, move and store incoming school supplies.
• Arrange chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school building.
• Perform a variety of errands and related custodial tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by Building Services Supervisor, Senior Custodian, Building Principal or Director of School Facilities & Operations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the operation and maintenance of school building heating equipment.
• Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.
• Thoroughness.
• Dependability.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Position is Full-Time, 12-Month

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Applicable benefits pursuant to current CSEA contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities or combination of experience and training.
• Physical condition commensurate with demands and expectations of such position.